Stream of consciousness writing is a literary technique that portrays the monologue of thoughts and emotions experienced by a character in their conscious mind. There are many different synonyms that can be used to describe this technique, such as internal monologue, free association, and uninterrupted thought. Other synonyms include unfettered thinking, unfiltered reflection, and spontaneous expression. Writers may also use terms like literary improvisation, the flowing mind, or a wandering narrative to describe stream of consciousness writing. Regardless of the terminology used, this writing style gives readers an intimate look into a character's mind and the almost constant internal dialogue they experience.